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Do window switches in an OBD1 have internal bulbs; if so what size/code? Many thanks.

Road Track Race I came across this gem of a company whilst looking for a stainless steel exhaust fabricator in the Nottingham area. When I visited their workshops I was blown away by the facilities and services they can offer. I have used RTR a couple of times now; the last being for some exhaust work. A big shout out for Luke – top welder fabricator & exhaust God! ______________________________________________ RTR are an independent kit car manufacturer and Smart car specialist based in Nottingham. They are looking to branch out by offering different services utilising their in hous

Hi Guys, Fitted some new alloys which required a minimum spacer of 10mm on front. When fitted I used extended bolts which had a total length of 40mm thread. I believe standard thread is 26mm long. Anyways, driving along on Friday with the window down, took a gentle left bend when a horrible screeching noise started from (sounds like in the cab) front & rear wheels. When I started it continued then stopped. Carried on driving over small imperfections in the road it would come back then go. This has really got me puzzled as new brake pads and discs fitted over 1000k miles ago, so they a

New headlights. And finally got her lowered!!!

Update: 20 miles into my ride to work this morning and lost 2 again.:-( Got there, invited RAC to have a look, fault codes obtained; Cam Position, Engine speed, Lambda and lean mix; no surprise there. Ran vault meter over coil and plugs. Turns out 3 & 4 out, no pulse from coil pack. 95% sure it's the coil, one on order, for delivery tomorrow. When RAC dropped VR and me off VR fired straight up on 6!! Looks like can drive so far until things get to hot then intermitant fault shows its ugly head.

Agreed. Watch this space; I'm sure it will happen again!!

I'm still sceptical Nigel about the loom. When I drove the VR earlier I went over several speed bumps, rough road surfaces, still had 6. When I left the car yesterday evening it was running on 4. Started up this morning by the mechanic had 6; nothing was altered or touched by him. I am back at work tomorrow so have a 30 mile trip each way; the big test!! When the VR goes in the garage on Friday I will ask that the coil, leads & plugs get checked.

As mentioned earlier in the thread when on 4 there was a low knocking from somewhere near the coil, when I got 6 back pulling the throttle cable the knocking stopped only to return when the engine went back to 4. I don't think it's a loose wire, thanks for the suggestion.

Update; I live accross the road from a garage so asked mechanic to have a look. Started first time on all 6 WTF ????????? Took it for a spin of 10 miles or so; drove like my life depended on it in parts 8-| everything fine, only thing exhaust tone sounds off a bit,I just don't get it!!! VR is in there Friday for complete disc and pad change so I was told they will have a good look at things then.

My initial thought was that, but unsure of the symptoms???? I think it is cam related, plugs, leads ok on visual so is the coil, been and had another closer look without starting the engine up.

Craig & Tony, many thanks for the replys. It idles ok (750rpm), the engine doesen't cut out all together. My concern is the knocking around the coil pack area and a slight burning smell that is being given off and the exhaust note!!

Guys, have just managed to get home with the VR sounding like a tank and not running on all 6. I was cruising along heading home when I had to slow (5mph) to ride over 2 speed bumps; after riding over the 2nd one suddenly a complete loss of power to say 4 cylinders and a horrible horrible noise coming from the exhaust . Pulled over to investigate. At first i thought manifold but a quick check leads me to think the engine is holed, does this sound like the symptoms to you guys. It hasnn't lost any fluids and still runs but like i say sounds like a tank and has no power at all. There is also a

ISV fitted; everything working fine at last!